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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Registration with a Professional Council:
Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3: Nephrology
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: GSH96/2025
Groote Schuur Hospital

Registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Technologist in Nephrology.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Perform renal replacement therapies in chronic and acute settings. Perform continuous renal replacement therapies, i.e., CVVHD, CVVHDF & SLED. Perform daily RO water checks; do monthly water sampling for bacterial count and perform tests for the endotoxin levels. Perform Body Composition Monitoring (BCM) on CKD patients. Perform therapeutic plasma exchange (membrane plasma separation and centrifugal plasmapheresis). Participate in on-going quality control and infection control. Working overtime.

Enquiries:
Mr D Mweli Tel no. (021) 404 3305/2150 or email: daniel.mweli@westerncape.gov.za

Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of RSA qualified employees. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of SA qualified employees. Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.

Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Good communication skills (verbal and written). Good interpersonal skills. Capable of maintaining confidentiality. Ability to work under pressure and to manoeuvre heavy dialysis equipment. Ability to work independently and within a team at all levels of authority. Willingness to participate in training of Clinical Technology students.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Delivering an after-hours kidney replacement therapy service is compulsory.

Note:
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.

Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist in Nephrology.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 397,233 per annum, Grade 2: R 463,941 per annum, Grade 3: R 543,099 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
5/23/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 6/6/2025 12:00:00 AM

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